1. North Carolina Symbols

2. What is North Carolina’s state drink? Milk became the state beverage (drink) in 1987. Did you know that NC produces just over 1,000,000 pounds of milk per year?

3. What is North Carolina’s state vegetable? The sweet potato became the state vegetable in 1995. Did you know that NC produces just over 700,000,000 pounds per year?

4. What is North Carolina’s state bird? The Cardinal became the state bird in 1943. Did you know that the cardinal is the most common bird in North Carolina?

5. What is North Carolina’s state mammal? The Grey Squirrel became the state mammal in 1969. Did you know that the Grey Squirrel lives in most areas of the three regions of North Carolina?

6. What is North Carolina’s state flower? The Dogwood became the state flower in 1941. The flower can be found in all regions of North Carolina. The flower blooms in early spring and also in the summer.

7. What is North Carolina’s state insect? The Honey Bee became the state insect in 1973. The Honey Bee produces $1,000,000 worth of honey per year.

8. What are North Carolina’s state colors? Red and Blue became the state colors in 1945. You see these colors in North Carolina’s state flag.

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